Finding the Third Proportional to 336,664.50 and 720,619.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,664.50 and 720,619.50 is: 1,542,462.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,664.50 : 720,619.50 = 720,619.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,664.50/720,619.50 = 720,619.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,664.50x = 720,619.50 × 720,619.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,664.50x = 519,292,463,780.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,292,463,780.25/336,664.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,542,462.79
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